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Mediterranean Salmon

Mediterranean Salmon in Parchment: A Flavorful Feast at Home

This Mediterranean Salmon is a delightful dish that combines fresh herbs, zesty olives, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes, all wrapped up in parchment for easy cooking and cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon Fillet Wild-caught recommended
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Can substitute kosher salt
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Paprika Choose sweet or smoked varieties
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh ginger is an alternative
  • 1 tsp Dried Dill Use fresh dill for more intensity
For the Mediterranean Touch
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Any black olives can work
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Fresh can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Artichoke Hearts Canned or marinated recommended
  • 1 tbsp Capers Can omit if sensitive to salt
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Dill Sprigs Substitute with parsley if needed
  • 1/4 cup Pesto Sauce Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a large sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  2. Place the salmon fillet in the center of the parchment and season with sea salt, paprika, ground ginger, and dried dill.
  3. Distribute kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and capers over the salmon, then sprinkle with fresh dill and drizzle pesto sauce.
  4. Fold the parchment paper over the salmon to create a sealed packet.
  5. Bake the salmon for 20-30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  6. Carefully open the parchment packet and serve the salmon with the Mediterranean ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the parchment is sealed well to retain moisture. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor significantly.

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